With origins in both Afghan and Jewish cultures, this operatic telling focuses on the powerful but anxious King Zamani who seeks to discover the secret of happiness from Hazim, a poor cobbler. One night Zamani, disguised as a wanderer, visits the cobbler and his family witnessing their joyful singing. Not understanding how they can be so happy with very few material possessions, the King then makes a series of decrees designed to reduce the cobbler to despair, not believing that he can stay true to his simple philosophy: to trust in joy and not in fear. Hazim, unaware that he is being personally challenged, outwits the king\u2019s obstacles at every turn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The score incorporates the exotic and lively rhythms of the Near East, straight tone chant, and a contemporary lyricism making it engaging to audiences of all ages.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With origins in both Afghan and Jewish cultures, this operatic telling focuses on the powerful but anxious King Zamani who seeks to discover the secret of happiness from Hazim, a poor cobbler. One night Zamani, disguised as a wanderer, visits the cobbler and his family witnessing their joyful singing. Not understanding how they can be […]<\/p>\n